SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Psychological disorders may be a result of the follow except
- Genetic differences
- Exposure to traumatic events
- POOR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Life experiences
The six dimensions of wellness are.....
are interrelated
Health promotion involves education, policy/legislative change and social action in order
to be successful? (T/F)
True
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by
Obsessive and intrusive thoughts and impulses that cause repetitive behaviours
People usually develop panic disorder in their (age)
Early 20s
The dimensions of health include
emotional dimensions
Which is not seen as a way to enhance our psychological health?
1) Have a good sense of humour
2) Be a better listener
3) Mange conflict better
4) Avoid friends and family when feeling lonely
Avoid friends and family when feeling lonely
Which of the following is false regarding the development of self-esteem
1) It is based on experiences that occur with family and friends
2) It is influenced by personality
3) Rejected children may not develop feelings of self-worth
4) Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of their parents
Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of their parents
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of interaction among all of the following
systems EXCEPT the...
1) Endocrine
2) Nervous
3) Immune system
4) Respiratory
Respiratory system
PNI looks at the nervous, endocrine, and immune system
Answer: Respiratory
Which of the following statements is true regarding stress and the lives of secondary
students?
1) It is a period of low stress
2) It is a period when stress is managed easily
3) It is a period of when stress will have little impact on your sense of well being
4) It may be one of the most stressful periods in once's life
It may be one of the most stressful periods in once's life
Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted,
and has a headache. In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom?
Alarm
The term stress refers to
situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions
Defense mechanisms like humour and substitution might be best described as
Temporary means of coping
The sum of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional tendencies refers to one's
Personality
In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from ________ to
__________
Infectious diseases, to heart disease
Food richest in Carbohydrates are
Rice, kidney beans, bread
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Main function of carbohydrates in the body is..
Provide the body with energy
What type of fat is located just below the skin?
Subcutaneous
A person with a body mass index of 26.5 is classified as
OVERWEIGHT not obese
Binge-eating disorder is an eating disorder whereby people binge-eat and then vomit up
what they ate? (T/F)
False
Consuming too many kilocalories can lead to
Obesity
A female with an BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for
Anorexia Nervosa
How many kilocalories are in a food that contains
20g of CHO
5g of PRO
2g of FAT?
118
There are ___ essential amino acids
9
Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with _________ to examine the health
risks associated with body weight
Waist circumference
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cardiorespiratory endurance?
As cardiorespiratory endurance improves, resting blood pressure increases
The following are true about cardiorespiratory endurance:
1. As it improves, the heart pumps more blood per heartbeat
2. As it improves, the body can do more exercise with less effort
3. As it improves, the heart can withstand the strains of everyday life
The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at
moderate to high levels of intensity is
Cardiorespiratory endurance
All the following are cardiorespiratory endurance activities, EXCEPT
WEIGHT TRAINING
Cardiorespiratory endurance activities include:
1. Cycling
2. Aerobic dancing
3. Walking
High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following, EXCEPT
DIABETES
High uric levels in the blood can cause:
1. Hypertension, Gout, Kidney stones
The left side of the heart pumps blood in the ________ circulation
Systemic circulation
Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning
exerciser?
Walking
Muscular strength is the
the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Endurance exercises significantly increases
Daily caloric expenditure
Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat likely to experience?
Diabetes, joint problems and back pain
all the above
All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT
Coordination
HPV is...
- A viral infection
- It is an STI
- Can cause cervical cancer
Toxic shock syndrome can be caused by...
Using absorbent tampons for over 5 hours at a time
A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a...
Asymmetrical shape
Herpes Simplex 1 causes sores on the mouth and blister-like lesions on the genitals
(T/F)
TRUE
One infectious disease transmitted by mosquitos to humans is..
West Nile virus
A potential sign of a malignant mole is a...
Mole that is asymmetrical
Begin tumours are...
Noncancerous
After what age should a stool blood test be a standard annual screening test?
Age 50
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Passively acquired immunity (PAI) results when...
Antibodies are introduced into the body
An infection that travels throughout the body is called...
Systemic
Which of the following statements is FALSE about cancer?
Cancer is characterized by CONTROLLED growth cells
What is true about cancer:
1. It is a group of diseases
2. Cancer may take the form of a tumour
3. Cancer has the ability to metastasize
A signal of colon and rectal cancer is
rectal bleeding
The most common type of cancer is...
carcinoma
Death rates from lung cancer are....
Increasing among women
Tuberculosis is concerning because it is...
- Highly contagious
- Increasing in prevalence
- Difficult to contain
- Spread through coughing
all of the above
Homeopathy is an example of a(n)
alternative medical system
Which of the following is NOT a sign of alcohol dependence
Drinking with friends
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Which of the following is true regarding the expiration dates of medications
The best way to dispose of expired medication is to take them to a hospital or pharmacy
Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided
within the last ten minutes. He should ...
Have someone take him to the nearest emergency room
Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath. Which of the
following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptoms?
Going to an emergency room
If you have cancer, you should rely more heavily on alternative medicines such as
naturopathy for treatment that on western medicine, which we know can produce
unpleasant side effects (T/F)
False
Men are almost twice as likely as women to be alcoholics
False
You will lose consciousness at a blood alcohol concentration of...
0.30 (I am not 100% sure- got this one wrong but over 0.35 it is fatal)
The alcohol content in a 1.5oz shot of distilled spirits (brandy, rum, vodka, whiskey) is....
40%
Alcohol provides how many calories per gram?
7 calories per gram
Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?
1) Blood vessel dilation
2) increased formation of urine
3) increased heart rate
4) lowered blood pressure
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Answer: Increased heart rate
Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends. Which CNS depressant
is often associated with these environments?
Rohypnol
Most symptoms of physical dependence to smoking pass in
2-3 days
For diagnosis of moderate substance use disorder, an individual must demonstrate
_____ of 11 symptoms
4-5
The predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco is ...
Nicotine
Which of the following areas of the body will be adversely affected by tobacco?
1) Brain
2) Stomach
3) Reproductive organs
4) all of the above
Answer: All the above
Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking cannabis is ....
Damage to the respiratory system
Which of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behaviours,
EXCEPT
1) Reinforcement
2) Compulsion of craving
3) Improved control
4) Negative consequences
Answer: Improved control
SCMA 2050 – Final Exam Notes
Lynette has not had a cigarette for over an hour. Which of the following is she likely to
experience?
1) Feeling calm
2) Feeling irritable
3) Difficulty concentrating
4) B and C
Answer: Feeling irritable and difficulty concentrating (B and C)
Sudden death from cocaine may result from all of the following EXCEPT ...
1) Depressed CNS
2) Stroke
3) Convulsions
4) Heart attack
Answer: Depressed CNS